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Year 12 students recount their work shadowing experiences

Year 12 spent the very end of the Summer Term undertaking Work Shadowing placements in a wide variety of establishments. This is a fantastic opportunity for students to try out a potential career for a few days and often helps in 麻豆视频s regarding Higher Education and future career paths. For a flavour of some of the work they did, some excerpts are included below. A fuller account from a wider variety of students is available at the bottom of the page to download.

My week consisted of experiencing different forms of engineering, both in general and how they function within the company.  I was pleased to be involved in a practical project throughout the week, designing and constructing a device which would measure the amplitude of sound.  In this project I soldered electrical components into a circuit board, arranged its sensing and display systems, and then constructed the final product. 

Kieran Patel

I shadowed ex-student Jonathan Davey who is a Queen’s Counsel Barrister.  Part of the fun of this placement was the location; working in the city was very exciting – despite the commute!  I spent two days with Jonathan at his Chambers in Lincoln’s Inn.  During this time, I sat on a variety of cases in different courtrooms across London. It was really interesting because it made me realise the complex realities of a job within the field of law. 

Nina Turnbull

 

I had the privilege of undertaking Work Experience at Sony Music in London, and it was fantastic! The overall highlight of my experience was being given the opportunity to spend a day in the recording studio with ‘NGOD’ – one of their most recently signed bands – recording their top 3 tracks for radio.  

Isabelle Alderson

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Teachers commended for transforming Design & Technology education

We were delighted to read that our Design and Technology teachers, Miss Yalley and Mr Hadley were featured in the Design and Technology publication.  The article discusses the transformation of the Design & Technology (D&T) department at St. Clement Danes School over the past five years. It discusses how Mr Hadley and Miss Yalley took ownership of the subject, implementing a new subject ethos based on trust, excellence, respect, and safety to foster student responsibility and independence. Key Initiatives & Changes Revamping Projects & Curriculum Introduced more challenging design projects at earlier years (Years 8 & 9). Shifted focus to design skills, problem-solving, and justifying choices over just practical outcomes. Prioritized quality over quantity in student projects. Notable projects: Year 7: Robot concepts Year 8: Articulated lamps Year 9: Branded dispensers & modular speakers Encouraging Inclusion & Diversity Created a girls-only club to boost female participation in GCSE Product Design. Sixth-form girls mentor younger students, building confidence and community. Design Ventura Competition Integrated mock coursework with the Design Ventura competition. Encouraged teamwork and prototyping to improve engagement. Use of AI & Technology Introduced cloud-based tools to make learning more accessible. Leveraged AI for idea development and communication. Professional Development & Industry Links Participating in the Teachers in Residence program to gain industry insights. Adopted industry models like the Double Diamond Design Process and Scrum-based project sprints to enhance student learning. Established workshops with industry professionals to inspire students, especially girls, to pursue design careers. Key Takeaways for Educators Adapt curriculum to student needs and school culture. Pilot new initiatives as clubs first to gauge student interest. Encourage student feedback to refine teaching methods. Be open to change and continuously evolve teaching strategies. The article ultimately encourages educators to embrace creativity, experimentation, and student collaboration in D&T education. We are very proud of our teachers for their continued hard work and dedication for each of their subject areas. Congratulations to Mr Hadley and Miss Yalley for their inspiring article and the incredible work they’ve done to transform Design & Technology at St. Clement Danes! Their dedication to fostering creativity, inclusion, and industry connections is truly commendable, and their impact on students will undoubtedly be long-lasting.